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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.89, 12,708.29 and 5,231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.89, 12,708.29 and 5,231.32 is: 7,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.89 : 12,708.29 = 5,231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.89/12,708.29 = 5,231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.89x = 12,708.29 × 5,231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.89x = 66,481,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481,112.95/9,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.23

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